Perishable Dept Lead - Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Town of Webster (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Lead to manage perishable departments including produce, meat, dairy, and bakery. You will support inventory management, pricing, and customer service while maintaining safety and asset protection.

The role involves training associates in proper presentation, freshness, and food-handling standards, ensuring compliance with sanitation rules and store policies. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment and six months supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Assist Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools; Produce Order guide, Milk Sales history and order guide, Vendor Order Guide, Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in training assigned associates in proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in training assigned associates in proper and safe handling of food in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Train assigned associates in proper stocking and rotation of Perishable products.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, analyze causes and take corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Train assigned associates in grading and re-packaging standards in produce to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist Store Manager with ensuring customers' needs and requests are addressed efficiently.
• Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and training associates in Perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Food safety

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Plan-o-gram compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Lead to manage perishable departments including produce, meat, dairy, and bakery. You will support inventory management, pricing, and customer service while maintaining safety and asset protection.

The role involves training associates in proper presentation, freshness, and food-handling standards, ensuring compliance with sanitation rules and store policies. Relocation is not offered.